Venepuncture and cannulation - a practical guide

What are venepuncture and cannulation?; An overview of the circulatory system and the related anatomy and physiology of the peripheral vascular system; Vein selection; Preparing yourself, your environment and your patient; Venepunture techniques; Venepuncture - when things go wrong; Cannulation; Cannulation techniques; Cannulation - when things go wrong; Reducing risks when carrying out venepuncture and cannulation; Appendix 1: self-assessment checklist for venepuncture to ensure safe practice; Appendix 2: Self-assessment checklist for cannulation to ensure safe practice

Venepuncture and Cannulation A Practical Guide offers an easy-to-read, comprehensive account of the practical procedures of venepuncture and intravenous cannulation. It provides the underlying theory and underpinning knowledge required, as well as a step-by-step approach that will enable healthcare practitioners to carry out these procedures safely, efficiently and with confidence